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The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), established in 2006, is a non-profit IRB (industry representative body) acting as a collective voice for independent wireless operators in South Africa.

WAPA’s primary objective is to ensure the sustainability of the wireless access services market.

WAPA facilitates self-regulation of the outdoor fixed wireless and indoor nomadic wireless industries. WAPA is positioned to be an interface between the government regulator (ICASA), network operators, service providers and consumers.

WAPA’s membership is differentiated from other wireless providers by their focus on using open standard wireless technologies (Wifi). WAPA offers its members regulatory advice, a code of conduct, an enforcement process and a forum for sharing knowledge and resolving technical problems.

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WAPA: Wireless Access Providers’ Association of South Africa

The following goals have been identified by the WAPA management committee and will be WAPA´s main focus in 2010: 1. Spectrum: Light Licensing Strategy ; Getting spectrum allocated for use by WAPA members 2. Awareness: Promoting Wireless ISP services to the wider public ; Roadshows to attract more members 3. Self-regulation: High Site Training and Enforcement 4. Services to members: [...]
Wireless networks are popping up all over South Africa, with an estimate of 500-800 unlicensed networks out there at present. WAPA understands that many of the wireless service providers are small and it could be argued that getting licenced is a costly operation for a small business but the new licensing framework is very clear [...]
The 2010 Management Committee was elected at the 2009 WAPA AGM on the 4th of December at Asara, Stellenbosch. Photos of the event Elected 2010 Management Committee: * David Jarvis * Eugene van der Merwe * Henk Kleynhans * Justin Spratt * [...]

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